Tattoo Parlors Are Illegal in Cuba. This Guy Started One Anyway

Cuban tattoo artist Che Alejandro is starting a revolution his own way. Instead of letting the government determine his destiny, Alejandro plays by his own rules. He operates an underground tattoo parlor in spite of the country’s laws against this type of private business.

Directed and edited by Bryan Chang and Alex Mallis, produced by Allison Pottasch, and cinematography by Bryan Chang.

The Short Film Showcase spotlights exceptional short videos created by filmmakers from around the web and selected by National Geographic editors. We look for work that affirms National Geographic's belief in the power of science, exploration, and storytelling to change the world. The filmmakers created the content presented, and the opinions expressed are their own, not those of National Geographic Partners.

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Tattoo Parlors Are Illegal in Cuba. This Guy Started One Anyway

Cuban tattoo artist Che Alejandro is starting a revolution his own way. Instead of letting the government determine his destiny, Alejandro plays by his own rules. He operates an underground tattoo parlor in spite of the country’s laws against this type of private business.

Directed and edited by Bryan Chang and Alex Mallis, produced by Allison Pottasch, and cinematography by Bryan Chang.

The Short Film Showcase spotlights exceptional short videos created by filmmakers from around the web and selected by National Geographic editors. We look for work that affirms National Geographic's belief in the power of science, exploration, and storytelling to change the world. The filmmakers created the content presented, and the opinions expressed are their own, not those of National Geographic Partners.

Know of a great short film that should be part of our Showcase? Email sfs@natgeo.com to submit a video for consideration. See more from National Geographic's Short Film Showcase at documentary.com